Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M
#7175
Sony Xperia E
#7802Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M
Sony Xperia E
Performance
32.333.1
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.233.2
Battery
13.115.9
Build
16.715.3
Connectivity
26.426.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.217.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M and Sony Xperia E both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with identical resolutions, but the Xperia E offers a slightly more efficient software experience with Android 4.1 and Timescape UI compared to the Discover's Android 4.0.4.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E has a faster 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU versus the 800 MHz Cortex-A5 in the Discover, although both share the same GPU and RAM.
- The camera specifications are the same for both devices, featuring a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E supports video recording at 480p@30fps, while the Discover lacks this capability.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Xperia E at 1530 mAh compared to the Discover's 1300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build-wise, the Xperia E is slightly lighter and more compact, while both devices lack premium materials and water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Discover S730M
Sony Xperia E
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For TelusAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Discover TracFone SGH-S730G for Net10 and Straight Talk
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB (2.7GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1530 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.8 x 61.5 x 11.5 mm (4.44 x 2.42 x 0.45 in)
113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm (4.47 x 2.43 x 0.43 in)
Weight
122 g
115.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity